Ever wondered where Stuttgart keeps its head in the clouds? It’s right here at Bernhartshöhe. This “mountain” reaches 549 meters. That makes it Stuttgart’s highest point. Many people mistakenly believe that the Birkenkopf is the highest point. But the Bernhartshöhe surpasses it.
Now, let’s get one thing straight about Bernhartshöhe. It is not a natural mountain. It was created in the 1970s. Builders used material from tunnel construction. The material came from the Stuttgart rail traffic project. This included the S-Bahn connection line. It also included the Hasenberg Tunnel.
Bernhartshöhe sits in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. This is the city’s southwesternmost part. It’s hard to miss. Bernhartshöhe is next to the Autobahnkreuz Stuttgart. That is the A8 and A81 interchange. These are major highways in Southern Germany.
Despite its artificial origins, Bernhartshöhe offers a trail to the summit. Once you reach the top, you can enjoy panoramic views. You might even forget you are standing on repurposed tunnel debris. The lowest point of Stuttgart is in Mühlhausen on the Neckar. It is only 200 meters high. That makes a difference of almost 350 meters. You would need more than 400 steps to overcome this height difference.
So, next time you are navigating Stuttgart. Remember the Bernhartshöhe. It is a testament to the city’s innovative spirit. It proves that even something born of construction can become a high point.